Sorry, We’re Funny: The History of Toronto Comedy

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<p><strong><em>Please note:</em></strong><em> Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. <br></em><strong><em><br>Author Kliph Nesteroff Moderated by Andrew Clark<br><br></em></strong>Join us in conversation with celebrated &ldquo;historian of comedy&rdquo; (<em>The New York Times</em>) and author Kliph Nesteroff for the launch of his book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/777133/sorry-were-funny-by-kliph-nesteroff/9780385701495" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="a"><em>Sorry, We're Funny</em></a><em>&nbsp;(Doubleday Canada)</em>; the story of how Canadian comics took over the world. Nationally acclaimed comedy critic Andrew Clark joins Kliph in conversation as they explore the History of Comedy in Toronto.&nbsp;<br><br>As two of the most qualified voices in Canadian comedy, Nesteroff (CNN, HBO, Vice) and Clark (The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, Maclean&rsquo;s and The New York Times Magazine) bring decades of knowledge and insight to the stage for a thoughtful look at the influence Toronto&rsquo;s comedians have had across the Canadian entertainment industry and beyond.<br><br>Expect stories about local legends, rivalries, scandals, old venues, iconic moments, the comics who made it and the ones who disappeared.<br><br>Conversation to be followed by audience Q&amp;A and book signing. Copies of&nbsp;<em>Sorry, We're Funny&nbsp;</em>will be for sale at the event by Type Books.<br><br><strong>Have an MRG Credit/Gift Card? Redeem for tickets </strong><a href="https://mrglive-redeem.square.site/s/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="a"><strong>HERE</strong></a> &nbsp;</p>